Lake District

A view over two lakes — A view over Buttermere and Crummock Water

A view of Great Gable from Lingmell Summit in Wasdale Cumbria — Great Gable, bought by climbers returning after the Great War, entrusted to our hands for all time

Home of Beatrix Potter, dramatic landscapes and fascinating history.

Exhibitions in the Lake District - Autumn 2018

We've plenty of exhibitions to keep curious minds busy this autumn. Discover the secrets of Cecilia Strickland at Sizergh, uncover a lesser-known side to Beatrix Potter at Hill Top, and unearth the extraordinary role played by nature in the First World War at Wordsworth House.

Exhibitions for the curious

Family cycling together in the Lake District — We've got miles of family friendly cycle paths in the Lakes

Cycling in the Lakes

Tour of Britain 2018 is just around the corner - so if you're feeling inspired to dust off your bike and get out and about, check out our cycling holidays and trails in the Lakes.

Let's get peddling

Commemorating WW1 in the Lake District

We were gifted England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike and 13 other Lake District summits as war memorials to look after on behalf of the nation.

A Great Gift

Herdwick sheep in Langdale in Cumbria — Herdwick sheep in the Lake District

Farming in the Lake District

We're proud to care for over 20% of the Lake District National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. That includes 90 farms and as much as 70% of the world’s Herdwick sheep.

Find out more

The Potter family at Wray Castle — Beatrix Potter met Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley, one of the founding members of the National Trust, whilst staying at Wray Castle

Women of the Lake District

Meet the women of the Lake District - we're sharing their stories and experiences with exhibitions at our places in the Lakes.

Women of the Lakes

The 13 valleys of the Lake District - a new World Heritage Site

The Lakes is home to 13 valleys. Read about the history of each of them, and how they make up the World Heritage Site.

Lake District valleys

What's new in the Lakes?

A reflective Tarn Hows at sunrise, Lake District

Phytopthora ramorum in the Lake District

As part of our role looking after 20% of the Lake District, we sometimes have to tackle the unexpected. Find out how we're preventing the spread of Phytophera ramorum in the Coniston area.

A view down the Greenburn valley looking south east

Greenburn Hydro Project

Providing energy from water since the 15th century, the once industrial Greenburn valley in Little Langdale is now home to the Lake District's newest hydroelectric project. Discover the site's Stone Age history and find out how it will provide green energy for years to come.